Shafaq News/ Kurdistan Prime Minister, Masrour Barzani congratulated the US President-elect Donald Trump for his victory in the US presidential election.

In a post on X, Barzani stated, "Congratulations…I look forward to deepening the partnership between the Kurdistan Region and the United States, and working together to advance peace and stability in the region."

Donald Trump has claimed victory in the 2024 US presidential election, declaring himself the 47th president after securing so far 267 of the 270 electoral votes needed to win. His rival, Kamala Harris secured only 224.